Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Strait of Hormuz attacked

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Middle East Conflict

live Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Strait of Hormuz attacked

The United States has bombed Iran for an 11th consecutive night as the Pentagon says the war’s cost reach $37.5 billion. President Donald Trump threatens a heavy strike on the suspected Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Tehran warns that any attack could trigger a wider regional escalation.

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine’s new army chief?

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Explainer

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine’s new army chief?

Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, takes charge at a pivotal stage of the war with Russia, facing mounting challenges including troop shortages, battlefield reform and the rapid evolution of drone warfare.

Modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

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Epstein case

Modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

Daniel Siad, a modelling scout whose name appeared in documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home near Paris, French prosecutors said. He was 69.

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Social media ban

France approves social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a ban preventing children under the age of 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to introduce a legal age limit for online platforms.

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Middle East Conflict

live Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Strait of Hormuz attacked

The United States has bombed Iran for an 11th consecutive night as the Pentagon says the war’s cost reach $37.5 billion. President Donald Trump thr...

Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything seen before

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Space discoveries

Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything seen before

Scientists have identified a planetary system in the Milky Way unlike anything seen before, leaving astronomers debating how to classify one of its un...

Afghanistan reports sharp rise in Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever cases after Eid

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View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan reports sharp rise in Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever cases after Eid

Afghanistan recorded 483 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and 21 deaths in June 2026, a 174.4% increase from May, with the W...

21:41 CET

Middle East Conflict

live Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Strait of Hormuz attacked

The United States has bombed Iran for an 11th consecutive night as the Pentagon says the war’s cost reach $37.5 billion. President Donald Trump thr...

21:27 CET

Space discoveries

Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything seen before

Scientists have identified a planetary system in the Milky Way unlike anything seen before, leaving astronomers debating how to classify one of its un...

21:26 CET

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan reports sharp rise in Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever cases after Eid

Afghanistan recorded 483 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and 21 deaths in June 2026, a 174.4% increase from May, with the W...

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Tashkent secures $4.3bn in H1 investment as growth outpaces Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan economy

Tashkent secures $4.3bn in H1 investment as growth outpaces Uzbekistan

Tashkent attracted $4.3 billion in foreign direct investment and loans during the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as Uzbekistan’s leading destination for investment as the capital continued to outpace the national economy.

Georgia pivots to Belarus as Russia's fuel bans reshape imports

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View from Georgia

Georgia pivots to Belarus as Russia's fuel bans reshape imports

Georgia's fuel imports from Belarus surged by 3,469% in the first half of 2026 as Russia's export bans disrupted regional supplies, highlighting a rapid shift in the country's fuel market.

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany discuss connectivity, peace process in Berlin

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Azerbaijan-Germany

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany discuss connectivity, peace process in Berlin

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have discussed regional developments, transport connectivity, energy cooperation and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process during talks in Berlin.

Anaklia port ambitions meet reality as Georgia looks to Rotterdam

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View from Georgia

Anaklia port ambitions meet reality as Georgia looks to Rotterdam

Georgian officials have returned from Rotterdam with new ideas for multimodal logistics, but after years of delays, the Anaklia Deepwater Port still faces significant challenges before it becomes a reality.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev begins official visit in Germany by meeting leading business representative

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Azerbaijan-Germany

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev begins official visit in Germany by meeting leading business representative

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met a leading representative of German business Monday evening during an official Berlin visit. Talks with Michael Harms, Chairman of the Eastern Committee of the Germany Economy, focused on trade, energy cooperation and transport links between Europe and Asia.

Türkiye simplifies customs system for Armenia trade to include country code: 077

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Türkiye-Armenia

Türkiye simplifies customs system for Armenia trade to include country code: 077

Türkiye has taken a new technical step to facilitate direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalisation process between the two countries.

World

World News

Zelenskyy dismisses Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

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Ukraine politics

Zelenskyy dismisses Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, replacing him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi in one of the most significant military leadership changes since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Canada calls for Middle East ceasefire, says South China Sea confrontation is 'troubling'

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International law

Canada calls for Middle East ceasefire, says South China Sea confrontation is 'troubling'

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has renewed calls for an immediate de-escalation and permanent ceasefire in the Middle East while she warned that the humanitarian situation had become "quite grave". Anand also raised concern over tensions in the South China Sea.

NYC mayor brands Netanyahu 'war criminal' in new video

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Mamdani Netanyahu

NYC mayor brands Netanyahu 'war criminal' in new video

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the U.S. government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video released on Tuesday 21 July, describing the Israeli leader as a "war criminal."

Moldova approves new government under Vasile Tofan, pledges EU path

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Moldova Politics

Moldova approves new government under Vasile Tofan, pledges EU path

Moldova's parliament has approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who pledged to revive the economy while keeping the country on track for European Union membership.

Italy's Meloni calls for full inquiry into Moroccan man's death in police custody

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Anti-police protests

Italy's Meloni calls for full inquiry into Moroccan man's death in police custody

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Moroccan man during his arrest in Bologna, while also condemning violent clashes that broke out during a protest over the incident and left dozens of police officers injured.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

AnewZ Originals

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

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Documentary

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

The Aviators of Ganja explores how young Spanish volunteers travelled to Soviet-era Azerbaijan to train as military pilots before being drawn into the defining conflicts of the 20th century.

19:23

Film

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan

Documentary filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg has said that making a film exploring connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan helped him better understand his own mixed Nordic identity.

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AnewZ film

AnewZ film highlighting Shaki heritage screens at WUF13 in Baku

A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

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AnewZ documentaries

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

As part of the Frontline episodes, this AnewZ documentary investigates Libya fifteen years after the revolution and the fall of Gaddafi — a state caught between militias, foreign powers, energy interests and diplomatic manoeuvring.

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

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AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

AnewZ Original Series presents 'Destination: Shahdag', premiering in the skiers’ paradise and winter wonderland Shahdag Mountain Resort, part of the magnificent Greater Caucasus range.

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AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan

Experience the living heritage of one of the world’s great cultural capitals in this all-new episode of AnewZ Original Series Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan.

Investigations

23:00

AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

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AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.

18:45

Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

20:39

AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

23:38

Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

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Football

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot on more than one occasion. The French forward won the award presented to the top goalscorer of the tournament for the second time, despite France being knocked out in the semi-finals.

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

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Kylian Mbappe

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

France star Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history after scoring twice in his side’s 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place play-off.

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World Cup

World Cup 2026 final: Spain and Argentina clash as Messi chases history and Yamal eyes global glory

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Spain in World Cup final with history on the line. Spain and Argentina meet on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup final, bringing together the reigning champions of Europe and South America.

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

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FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament draws to a close, there’s much to anticipate and yet so much to look back at.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

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Kanye West

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, remains scheduled to perform his first major concert in Kazakhstan on 14 August at Almaty's Central Stadium, despite a dispute over the venue that delayed ticket sales.

Mexico's Kahlo collection bound for Europe amid heritage dispute

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Cultural heritage

Mexico's Kahlo collection bound for Europe amid heritage dispute

Mexico City residents and visitors viewed one of the country's most important private art collections in its final days before it heads to Europe, amid an ongoing heritage dispute. The exhibition closes on Sunday (19 July).

07:15

Auction

‘Outlander’ series costumes and props displayed ahead of auction

Fans of the hit drama series "Outlander" have a chance to own a piece of the landmark television show with costumes, props and set pieces going under the hammer in London.

13:04

Emmy Awards 2026

Emmy Awards 2026: ‘The Pitt’ leads nominations as top categories are unveiled

Medical drama 'The Pitt' has emerged as the leading contender for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards, earning the most nominations and cementing its status as one of television's breakout successes.

AnewZ Originals

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

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Ukraine

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

07:12

More than 1,100 firms unveil AI innovations at Shanghai conference

More than 1,100 companies are presenting their latest artificial intelligence technologies at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where innovation, international cooperation and AI governance are taking centre stage.

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

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Technology

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

A humanoid robot demonstrated its ability to prepare regional dishes during a live cooking show in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighting advances in embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and dexterous robotics.

14:10

Ex-Meta staff sue over alleged AI bias in layoffs

Following major layoffs in May, when Meta Platforms cut 10 per cent of its global workforce, 26 former employees have filed a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that unfairly targeted people with disabilities and those who took medical or family leave.

Researchers unveil self-dressing robot capable of suiting up users in seconds

09:53

Robotics

Researchers unveil self-dressing robot capable of suiting up users in seconds

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has developed a robotic system that allows people to put on clothing without using their hands or needing help from someone else.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 22 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 22nd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Trump threatens strike on Iran’s fortified nuclear site as he meets with Lebanon's Aoun

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Middle East Conflict

Trump threatens strike on Iran’s fortified nuclear site as he meets with Lebanon's Aoun

President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Lebanese president Michel Aoun. Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran while Tehran continues to target Gulf countries.

U.S. continues strikes on Iran as soldier dies in Iraq

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Middle East conflict

U.S. continues strikes on Iran as soldier dies in Iraq

Overnight U.S. strikes caused blackouts in southwestern Iran and hit the northwestern city of Tabriz for the first time. Separately, a U.S. soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.

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Middle East Conflict

live Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Strait of Hormuz attacked

Business

Economy Markets

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

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Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye.

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company

17:31

Big Tech

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company

Apple is closing in on Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, as investors increasingly bet the iPhone maker can turn artificial intelligence into sustained earnings growth.

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

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AI startup

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

AI-powered shopping assistant Phia has been accused of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions for purchases it did not generate, according to a Bloomberg investigation. The company says the issue has now been resolved.

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

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Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard the future of the UK's steel industry.

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

04:06

Nvidia Chips To China

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

A senior U.S. commerce official told lawmakers on Tuesday that only a small number of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips have been shipped to China so far, as scrutiny grows over Washington's export controls on advanced technology.

Programmes

Daybreak: U.S.-Iran tensions, Ukraine military shake-up and Lebanon deployment

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Daybreak - 22 July

Daybreak: U.S.-Iran tensions, Ukraine military shake-up and Lebanon deployment

On 22 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on the escalating costs of the U.S.-Iran conflict, changes in Ukraine’s military leadership, and Lebanon’s army deployment in a pilot security zone.

01:54

Context

Context: U.S.-Azerbaijan ties and South Caucasus strategy

The 21 July edition of AnewZ's Context explored the evolving relationship between Azerbaijan and the U.S. following the landmark meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and President Donald Trump in Washington.

02:02

PrimeTime

Prime Time: U.S.-Iran conflict and Azerbaijan-Germany ties

The 21 July edition of AnewZ's PrimeTime explored the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, as both sides exchanged strikes for a tenth consecutive day and tensions spread across the Gulf.

15:22

Daybreak

Daybreak: Middle East conflict, World Cup winners and UK's new PM

AnewZ's Daybreak on 20 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and key regional and international stories.

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Daybreak

Daybreak | 17 July 2026

On 17 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the suspension of one of President Donald Trump's teleprompter aides and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appointment of an acting defence minister.

19:55

Daybreak

Daybreak: Global affairs, South Caucasus diplomacy and sport

AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.

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